Biden administration urges Modi govt to resolve farmer protests through dialogue Biden administration urges Modi govt to resolve farmer protests through dialogue In its first reaction to the issue, US said peaceful protests & access to internet are hallmarks of democracy, and comes after American celebrities expressed solidarity with farmers. PTI 4 February, 2021 7:49 pm IST Text Size: A+ New Delhi/Washington: In its first reaction to the ongoing farmers’ agitation, the new US administration on Thursday said it encourages that any differences between the parties be resolved through dialogue even as it backed steps that can improve the efficiency of India’s markets and attract greater investment.